What the Amish Can Teach Us About Getting Kids Ready for Life
By Tim Elmore When my two kids turned 12, my wife and I initiated a special two-year journey that would become a “rite of passage” for them—an experience that would offer vision for what life could look like for them as an adult. We took them on special trips, introduced them to mentors, gave them symbolic gifts, and celebrated the upcoming
A Reminder for the Season: Waiting Is a Good Thing
By Andrew McPeak Can you remember back to the greatest gift you’ve ever opened on a holiday? My own epic memory brings a smile to my face. I remember begging my dad for a video iPod (hello, early 2000s). The problem with my begging was that it occurred in the month of October — a very long time from December 25th. By
What Students Say Will Motivate Them the Most
By Tim Elmore I once taught a classroom of students with a wide variety of personalities. Some were loud; others were quiet. There were some who were completely engaged, even excited to be there. Then, there were a few who every teacher dreads having in their classroom. I was leading these high schoolers on a project that involved a field trip and